Game news: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (From Your Local Guardian)

Game news: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

2:36pm Tuesday 7th June 2011 in Video Games

Microsoft Studios have confirmed that the much heralded Halo: Combat Evolved will be getting a HD makeover this November.

Created in celebration of the game's 10th anniversary, the original Halo has been completely remastered and will come packed with new features, including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, news challenges and a new storty to uncover.

Top features include the following:

Stunningly remastered campaign. Relive the award-winning adventure that defined “Halo: Combat Evolved” as one of the best games of the decade with breathtaking next-gen graphics and audio remastered for the Xbox 360. Engage in epic-scale battles against the backdrop of the eponymous “Halo” ringworld, and relive nostalgic memories with the ability to toggle Classic mode to play the original version.

Online campaign co-op. For the first time, experience the story that started it all with a friend on Xbox LIVE and launch a cooperative assault against the Covenant, whether you live across the street or halfway around the world. [*Xbox LIVE Gold membership required for online multiplayer.]

Classic “Halo” multiplayer maps reimagined. Wage battle on six detailed remakes of some of the most beloved “Halo” multiplayer maps of all time, and bring the fight to the Covenant on a stunning and resonant new Firefight map.1 Remastered in the “Halo: Reach” engine and inspired by maps from “Halo: Combat Evolved” and “Halo 2,” these iconic battlefields reignite the heart-pounding multiplayer action of the original favorites and let you relive epic confrontations like you’ve never experienced them.

Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary is due for release 15th November 2011.